Posted on 02/06/2023 9:32:32 AM PST by ChicagoConservative27
Ann Arbor, Mich., was ranked the best place to live in the United States, according to a new review of cities most frequently cited on national lists.
The city, located to the southwest of Detroit, is home to around 121,000 residents and the public University of Michigan. The region’s low crime rates, diverse job market, and growing technology industry helped push Ann Arbor to the top of the list.
The Michigan city was followed by Raleigh, N.C.; Huntsville, Ala.; Fayetteville, Ark.; and Colorado Springs, Colo., respectively.
Researchers based the list on 10 different rankings compiled by Business Insider, Travel + Leisure, Bankrate, and other sources.
An expanding technology sector also helped push Raleigh, N.C., to the second slot. The state’s capital is part of the region’s Research Triangle. Combined, Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill are home to three top research universities: North Carolina State University, Duke University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, respectively.
The region has attracted big industry names. In 2021, Apple announced a $1 billion investment to build a campus and engineering hub in the Triangle, a move that’s expected to bring around 3,000 jobs to the area.
Ranked third overall, Huntsville, Ala., is the fastest-growing city in that state thanks in part to its popularity with tech companies and craft breweries, according to the report. The city is also attractive to artists, as it is home to the largest privately owned arts facility in the South.
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They always list Liberal cities, never conservative country areas. Guess that is good though... :)
Is there a ranking on cities by diversity ?
Soooo liberal.
Soooo liberal.
Im guessing that the study is “racist”
Nothing in Virginia made the list. Don’t these people realize that 8 Presidents were born there???
Florida has, for me, the worst weather. Hot and humid.
I prefer cold and dry.
I want to visit Southern Italy and Sicily. If they are as nice as they look I would consider retiring there. Any idea what the cost of living is like compared to Connecticut? I don’t think it can be worse then CT.
“Florida”
It’s not cheap anymore and the traffic is now very heavy.
It’s great for lawyers and tradesmen economically.
DeSantis’ “Freedom State” is far more regulated than the New York State I grew up in.
Homeowners insurance is expensive. And beware of the community improvement taxes that developers use to fund subdivision construction. And we have impact fees. “Oh, you can get stucco.”
I really liked the Gdańsk/Sopot area in Poland, when I was there last year. And also the Costa del Sol area in Spain.
“Hot and humid.”
Houston has Florida beat for that.
The problem with these lists is everyone flocks to lasts year’s best list, ruining what made it best.
Now, on to this year’s next ruined paradise.
Where are you going to find somewhere better?
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There are still some pleasant places to live in this country but they are becoming increasingly hard to find with every passing year. The liberal contagion is spreading.
“Costa del Sol area in Spain”
Senor, su casa lacks the necessary permits.
Beware of adverse possession and tenant problems.
You make some good points. Florida is still nice, but its not a free lunch.
What about Needles, California? Hang out with Snoopy’s brother Spike.
For progressives maybe...
Well the wife and I agree, if we ever make that move, step one is finding a good lawyer.
I used to tell people that Georgia is a beautiful place to retire… mountains or beach all within a days drive. And at one time, solidly conservative (before our govt was usurped by globalist Republicans/GOPe
The best place to live is somewhere other than where I live
I don’t like crowds
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